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Old Aug 1, 2001 | 11:05 PM
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Turbo'ing an N/A

bout how much would it cost to turbo an 86 GXL? are there kits and stuff that include all i need or would it be a custom job? thanks
Old Aug 1, 2001 | 11:12 PM
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Unless you are really attached to you 86 GXL, I would suggest selling it and just getting a T2. Swapping is pain in the butt, a lot of work and a lot of money. If you get a T2, you get the turbo and the nice beefier tranny too. And T2s are pretty cheap, just have to look around.
Old Aug 1, 2001 | 11:17 PM
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there is a turbo kit...the havoc kit..search for threads. i havent heard any complaints so im assuming its agood kit. only prob is that it is not an easy install.
Old Feb 5, 2006 | 01:00 AM
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it would be mutch less work and time to just put a super charger on your car and well worth the power gain check out www.camdensuperchargers.com
Old Feb 5, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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It would NOT be worth the gain and work to put a supercharger on. Look at the hp gains, look at stock T2 hp levels. C'mon.
Old Feb 5, 2006 | 01:24 AM
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I went ahead and looked through the FAQ for you and it looks like nobody has turboed an n/a motor before.
Old Feb 5, 2006 | 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Asazin
it would be mutch less work and time to just put a super charger on your car and well worth the power gain check out www.camdensuperchargers.com
Holy **** what have you been smoking? The camden unit is about as efficient as a 90 year old with emphysema blowing in your intake. It is officially the worst modification you could possibly do to your car.
Old Feb 5, 2006 | 01:28 AM
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https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/86-sport-turbo-n-setup-pics-497709/ you miss this one..?..and he did good!..
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https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=497709 you miss this one..?..and he did good!..
While not the ideal way to do it, it does work!
Old Feb 5, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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I went ahead and looked through the FAQ for you and it looks like nobody has turboed an n/a motor before.
I would search again! There are several operational Turbo N/A as you read this.

I am surprised this thread is open.



To answer the original question "How much will it cost"............ about $2500
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Old Feb 5, 2006 | 09:34 AM
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Please check the FAQ and archives. This is easily the most covered topic here.

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